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Enjoy yard games, craft, nature train rides, & more.   Bring a picnic lunch and stay awhile.  No registration required.

Gather ‘round a fire for stories & songs.  There will also be activities centered around coyotes and a fun interactive hike.  Pre-register by Sept 28 by phone, email or facebooks message.  Family program.    

Self-guided trail that will be available until the end of October.  Along the woodland trail (follow the signs) there will be pictures of jack-o’-lanterns attached to trees.  At each picture, you will punch your card that you pick up at the trailhead.  Turn your card in for a chance to win a prize.  

For kids ages 3-5 with adult.  “Nuts About Nuts” –come learn about the amazing variety of nuts and the animals that eat them, do a craft, and take a hike.  Pre-registration required.  

Join Larry Quicksall, a local beekeeper, to learn about bees & beekeeping. We’ll also taste some honey.   We’ll take an optional walk after the presentation.  Adult program.  Pre-register by the 10th.  

We’ll sing a few songs & listen to a story before we head out on the trail to meet nocturnal animal puppets and collect treats from them.  Kids can come dressed in their Halloween costumes.  Designed for ages 4-9. Choose from three times: 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm.  Fee of $5 per child.  Pre-registration required beginning on..

Come learn about owls.  The World Bird Sanctuary will be here with live owls and will give a 45 minute educational presentation.  Enjoy a fun hike after their presentation.  Pre-register by email, ballardnc@frontiernet.net.

Last day of this self-guided trail activity.  Along the woodland trail (follow the signs) there will be pictures of jack-o’-lanterns attached to trees.  At each picture, you will punch your card that you pick up at the trailhead.  Turn your card in for a chance to win a prize.

This fun event includes games, wine tasting, raffles, auctions, dinner, and more. winter

The River Bend Astronomy Club will be here with telescopes.  Join them anytime from 5pm-10pm to look and learn about stars, planets, and more.  No registration required.